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The Innovation Stack
Building an Unbeatable Business One Crazy Idea at a Time
Book • 2020
The Innovation Stack by Jim McKelvey offers insights into how entrepreneurs can build unbeatable businesses by solving unsolved problems through a series of innovative solutions.
McKelvey shares his experiences with Square and explores historical examples of companies that have successfully employed this strategy.
The book emphasizes the importance of continuous innovation and problem-solving in entrepreneurship.
McKelvey shares his experiences with Square and explores historical examples of companies that have successfully employed this strategy.
The book emphasizes the importance of continuous innovation and problem-solving in entrepreneurship.
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as an example of a business that succeeded by focusing on the consumer rather than the competition.

Drew Cohen

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Dialogue. The Invisible Competitor, PC Market, McDonald's Salads, and Reframing Disruption
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when discussing the concept of removing steps in innovation, referencing Square's payment system.

Avlok Kohli

#105 with Avlok Kohli and Xavier Helgesen - Leading AngelList Ventures and Buying Businesses Like Berkshire Hathaway
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when discussing ThredUp's iterative approach to problem-solving.


Patrick O'Shaughnessy

James Reinhart – Lessons in Process Power – [Founder’s Field Guide, EP. 32]
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as the book he wrote about building Square and overcoming challenges.


Barry Ritholtz

Jim McKelvey on 'The Innovation Stack' (Podcast)
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as a book he wrote, offering insights into building something the world has never seen before.


Jim Mckelvey

What's Next For Our Crazy Economy — With Square Co-Founder Jim McKelvey
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while discussing his views on the current economic situation and the impact of the pandemic.


Jim McKelvey

The Economy is Fine?, VC Funding Declines, Non-Negotiable Expectations
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as the author and subject of the podcast episode.


Kurt Nikish

Square’s Cofounder on Discovering — and Defending — Innovations
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in the introduction as the co-founder of Square and author of the book.


Scott Galloway

Exploitation Economy
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as the author of the book, highlighting its principles for creating groundbreaking businesses.

Chris Vasquez

Co-Founder of Square - How we beat Amazon & built a $50 Billion + Company | Jim McKelvey